-=> On 01-07-98  08:29 David Hartung said to Robert Plett <=-
 RP> Isn't it interesting that Microsoft, whose operating systems have
 RP> multiple competitors out there, including the machine manufacturer,
 RP> (I've lost track of all that's available) is the company being
 RP> villified, while Apple, who has no competitors for its system so far
 RP> as I know (I ain't a Apple person), isn't?  Seems like the same was
 RP> true for the NextStep computers too.  Just who is it that's really
 RP> engaging in monopoly?
 DH> Robert, simply put, El Reno is going after Microsoft because they
 DH> have been too successful. This is just one of the reasons I support a
 DH> limited government!
What about Microsoft's little policy of *requiring* vendors to 
buy Internet Explorer in order to be *allowed* to purchase 
Windows 95?  That, to me, is an unfair trade practice.  If Gates
wants to give IE away or discount the price to gain market share 
it's one thing; but to require it's purchase by vendors is 
another.  I don't much like either side on this subject.
T.E. - San Diego Ilks (Sgt. at Arms)
tomenright@funtv.com  (Yeah, I finally broke down and got on the 
internet.)
... Scotty, beam me up!  It ate my phaser!
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